This authoritative first introduction to the world of maps for 8-11 year olds is specifically designed to fulfil the requirements of the National Curriculum Key Stages 1 and 2. It is fully illustrated with thematic maps describing a range of subjects such as mountains and rivers, climate and weather, and population and cities. Regional maps show England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland at large scales, while the world maps cover a variety of social and economic topics.

A completely new edition of Britain's best-selling secondary school atlas, Philip's Modern School Atlas is divided into sections for case of use, with each page colour-coded for rapid reference. The first section covers the British Isles in 32 pages. With physically coloured maps, this is the most accurate mapping of the British Isles available at the chosen scales. Accompanying the physical maps are thematic maps of the British Isles on numerous key social and economic themes. A 16-page Satellite and Remote Sensing section follows, covering such topics as satellite imagery and GIS (with an explanation of false-colour usage), and incorporating a selection of images used in studies of exploration, land reclamation, erosion, geology and pollution, with explanatory text. The middle section is made up of 72 pages of World topographical maps, incorporating continental thematic maps on topics such as climate, population and economics, followed by 32 pages of World thematic maps. Completing the atlas is a section of World statistics, accompanied by the index to the topographical maps in the atlas, showing letter-figure grid references as well as latitude and longitude co-ordinates. The page numbering is now sequential throughout and the British Isles and World indexes are fully integrated. Philip's Modern School Atlas is an unbeatable combination of highly detailed physical mapping backed up by numerous tables and thematic maps.

A new atlas designed specifically for students of geography, studying in English-speaking schools around the world at secondary level. The contents are divided into three clear sections to make the atlas easy to use: world maps, world thematic maps, and world study maps. The special 'World Study' section details specific locations to provide an outline for a particular subject area such as Japan (Tokyo, Communications and Industry) or South Africa (Population and Human Development).

This highly acclaimed world atlas for 7-12 year olds, contains clear, accurate cartography and fascinating information on people and places around the world. Illustrated with full-colour photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags and quiz questions, this atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand. Guidance is given at the beginning of the atlas on how to use the maps, encouraging the early development of map skills.